Wake on "WAN" using mobile [solution]

[beingGamer]

So i just figured this out while experimenting, thought to share with you all in case it'll be helpful for your case.

 

Could be useful for those who want to resume huge game downloads from remote location.

 

Wake on LAN is used to turn on PC remotely (BUT only from within the network)

So this works only within the network. What if you are away from the pc outside the network & want to turn it on. "That too without port forwarding bs.."

 

Things you'll need:
1. Enable wake on LAN feature on your pc from BIOS.

2. Pc need to be connected via LAN with the router.

3. A secondary mobile with wifi & active sim card(to be able to receive call)

4. Automate Android app installed on above mobile

5. Primary mobile (to initiate the process)

Steps:

1. Install the Automate Android app on secondary mobile

2. create a flow in it with following steps-

- detect a call from primary mobile. (You can set any trigger condition,i found call to be very easy)

- send WakeOnLAN packet ( you'll need to configure your network details here)

- (optionally) send back an SMS to your primary number with success message

- make it circular so it'll keep detecting for further calls

3. Start the flow

4. Call on the secondary mobile from primary

5. Done!

 

Note: You can use TeamViewer to control the pc once it's booted or shut it down if you need.

 

Flow attached for reference.

https://imgur.com/a/fL2CTiq